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Add 30/60 and 15/64

30/60 + 15/64 is 47/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    30/60 = 30 × 16/60 × 16 = 480/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    15/64 = 15 × 15/64 × 15 = 225/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/960 + 225/960 = 480 + 225/960 = 705/960
  5. 705/960 simplified gives 47/64
  6. So, 30/60 + 15/64 = 47/64

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